Category: Appetizers

From the lovely + talented Carina Skrobecki— a few shots of the delicious real food that are a part of the Summer Meal Plan. Want the recipes + oodles more real-food tips and suggestions for a healthy life made simple? Sign up right here. Available for purchase for a limited time only. Hungry yet? Good. […]

Truth be told. I did this amazingly fun event at Taste of Tacoma on June 30th, and just now have had a moment to sit down and post the pics + recipes. Holy moly, you guys are keeping me busy this summer! I’ll take it. You know I love it more than anything. So, a […]

Some of you may have seen my post earlier this week about my jicama purchase. I l-o-v-e it. The cold, crunchy, sweetness is so good to me this time of year.What is it? It’s a veggie like celery but without the bitter bite at the end. Like watermelon but without the intense sweetness. It’s most […]

This is what happens when you have FOTO: A [Fear Of Throwing Out]. Especially with dealing with perfectly healthy, good food. So….. Maybe not such a bad thing, right? It’s just a matter of finding a way to use all of your gorgeous + beautifully fresh veggies– without a lot of effort. Ain’t that always […]

So. I’m finally spilling. I’m giving away one of my favorite recipes of all time. And, from The Simply Real Health Cookbook (and the summer meal plan)- these Quinoa Stuffed Baked Tomatoes. They’re the perfect healthy summer (or, let’s be honest- any season) party dish, AND an easy make-ahead and one-pot [pan] lunch or dinner. Whatever […]

Click here to read the full interview, including {amongst other things}:childhood food stories, if I was stuck on a deserted island, why I’m gluten-free, and why good food matters so much to the overall quality of your life.  And 3 awesome summer party appetizer ideas. Because you know I  just can’t help myself. And, a […]

I’m a really bad secret keeper. When I find good things, I have to tell everyone. Especially in the realm of healthy {new} things out there. Brands and products that just GET IT RIGHT are extremely rare my opinion. A real life princess and the pea situation going on here. Everytime I go to the […]

Fact: I’ve  had more than 5 people comment to me this week that I give so many of my healthy recipes and advice away for free, that they almost feel bad. (Almost). And don’t I run a business? Yes. Totally. I must be assuming too much. Assuming that you guys know that every post or […]

Just going to throw it out there. This might be it. Remember last year’s Pesto Kale Salad? The game-changer, life-changer, only-thing-you-made-all-summer-long-because-it-was-so-good-so-easy-so-good-for-you-and-a-total-crowd-pleaser? Version 2.0 is here. And good thing, because so is summer [almost]. Ingredients: Makes 16 avocado halves. You can easily halve this recipe as well, and use the crab salad on top of salad […]

The sun is shining. It’s just about that time. Time for a new green smoothie recipe, of course. Oh, you thought you can keep making the same one over and over? Well, you can. But I don’t reccommend it. Why? Well, wouldn’t you like to know? I guess you’ll have to watch the video and […]

Quinoa’s going mainstream. It’s by no means “new”– it’s one of the most ancient foods out there– but maybe that’s why it’s more suddenly cool. Like vintage clothes and trinkets. Whatever it is, I’m not complaining. Maybe that should be my new marketing tactic. It’s so “vintage” to eat real food. From dreadlock crowded juice […]

If you’re a fan of fast + good, {Ok, who isn’t?} I’ve got a great one for you today. Introducing the cucumber boat. The newest addition to the Simply Real Health Food Files. A little bit crunchy, creamy, (sea) salty and filling, AKA, the perfect snack. The fact that’s it’s good for you is just […]